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Join Peter McVerry Trust this summer on our Trek Mont Blanc which will see us walk across the ‘massif’ of Europe’s most famous mountain. Visiting 3 countries in 7 days, the route offers stunning views of alpine peaks, valleys and glaciers.
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Peter McVerry Trust, 29 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1, D01 C2N4 Tel: + 353 (0)1 823 0776 Email: fundraising@pmvtrust.ie Website: www.pmvtrust.ie
CHY 7256 / Reg No. 98934 CRN: 20015282
Fact File
Trek Mont Blanc
Often called the Tour du Mont Blanc, this is one of the most popular long distance walks in Europe. Known for its stunning views, this high altitude trek will offer you the chance to experience one of the most spectacular walks anywhere in the world.
Fitness Level: Intermediate Distance: 100km Cost: €2,250 (includes €250 registration fee) Starting point: Les Contamines (France) Finish point: Chamonix (France) Duration: 8 Days
The route will take you around the ‘massif ’ of Mont Blanc taking you through parts of Switzerland, Italy and France. We will start in Les Contamines in the Montjoie valley (France) and go through Courmayeur (Italy), Champex (Switzerland) to finish in Chamonix (France).
So get ready for the challenge of a lifetime and join Peter McVerry Trust this July as we take on the Alps! Don’t forget that the money you raise will be helping Ireland’s homeless.
How do I get involved?
To sign up for Trek Mont Blanc a deposit of €250 is required (non-refundable) with a further fundraising target of €2,000. To register you can complete the enclosed registration form and return with payment to Peter McVerry Trust, Fundraising Department, 29 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1, D01 C2N4. Alternatively you can call us on 01 823 0776 to register.
e includes:
Peter McVerry Trust’s Mont Blanc packag
• Return flights from Dublin to Geneva sfer • Internal transfers including luggage tran and mountain • Accommodation – a mixture of hotels hostels day • Meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner each • Tour guide and support team
Does not include:
• Travel insurance e an up to We also recommened that travellers hav date European Health Insurance Card. This card is free.
Itinerary Day 1 Arrive at Les Contamines
Flight from Dublin to Geneva followed by a bus transfer to our starting point, Les Contamines. Once we have settled into our accommodation, there will be a short briefing about our route, followed by dinner and a good night’s sleep.
SwITzERLAND
Champex La Fouly
Trient Vallorcine
Elena Hut
Argentiére
Chamonix
FRANCE
MoNT BLANC
ITALy
Courmayeur Rifugio Elisabetta
Les Contamines
Day 2 Les Contamines to Les Chapieux
Col de Seigne Ville des Glaciers
We begin our trek with a steep ascent to the Col Du Bonhomme (2329m), before traversing to the Croix du Bonhomme (2479m). This will be our lunch stop and trekkers will be rewarded with awesome views down into the Vallée des Chapieux. We then descend to Les Chapieux, our home for the evening. Day two is a testing start but the fantastic views and the satisfaction of coming over the Col du Bonhomme will make it all worthwhile!
Les Chapieux
Day 3 Les Chapieux to Rifugio Elisabetta
Today we’ll be greeted by open pastures and snowfields before arriving at the Col de la Seigne (2,516m) and the border with Italy. Once across the border we descend into the beautiful Val Veny, passing picturesque glacial lakes en route.
Day 4 Rifugio Elisabetta to Courmayeur
The route to Courmayeur is straight forward, but involves a short uphill section. This route will offer stunning views of Monte Bianco. Courmayeur is the biggest town on the Italian Monte Bianco circuit. Trekkers will have a free evening to explore the town.
Day 5 Courmayeur to Champex
From Courmayeur, it is a short bus ride to Arnuva, where we will resume our trek. Switzerland beckons today as we cross the river ‘dora di ferret’ to reach the Swiss side of Val Ferret, a beautiful alpine valley. Going downhill we reach La Fouly where you can rest before we are transferred by bus to the lovely lakeside town of Champex.
Day 6 Champex to Trient
Taking the Bovine Way, an old trail used to access the flower-filled summer cow pastures high above the valley, we continue along our tour. Today we pass the Col de Forclaz (1526m) and then head downslope to tour Trient. It is highly recommended to try the tarte aux myrtilles (blueberry pie)!
Day 7 Trient to Chamonix
Saying goodbye to Switzerland, we head back to the Chamonix Valley walking uphill through a larch forest and then open alpine slopes to the Col de Balme (2191m). Our final night’s stay will be in a hotel in the centre of Chamonix. A celebratory meal will be organised to end our incredible journey.
Day 8 Chamonix
After breakfast, you will be transferred by bus to Geneva airport for our return flight to Dublin.
Total Distance: 100km (approx.)
Registration Form Trek Mont Blanc JulyBlanc 2016 Registration Form - Trek Mont July 2016 Please read the Conditions of Entry below. Once completed, please return this form and registration fee to: Peter McVerry Trust, Fundraising Office, 29 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1, D01 C2N4. Reversed Process Version
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OTHER Are you taking part in this event with a friend or partner? If so, what is their name? ______________________ Dietary requirements: Y / N Details: _____________________ Allergies: Y / N Details: _____________________ T-Shirt size: S / M / L / XL / XXL I agree to pay my registration fee of €250 and to raise my sponsorship target of €2,000 for Peter McVerry Trust and have read and understand the Conditions of Entry below. Signature:_____________________________ Date:_________________ Have you previously taken part in a Peter McVerry Trust event? Yes
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Conditions of Entry: By signing this registration form you are bound by conditions of entry. Each participant must pay a non-refundable registration fee and, in addition to this, raise agreed sponsorship amount to be paid no later than 1 month before the event takes place. If you choose not to take your place there will be no refund and all sponsorship money raised must be sent to PMVT. If you are unable to meet the sponsorship requirements, you will forfeit your place, unless you choose to make up the balance yourself. Participants agree to do nothing that will bring PMVT into disrepute. Participants must seek permission to use the PMVT logo. All participants take part at their own risk and PMVT is unable to accept liability for any loss or damage, or cancellation of the event for any reason. PMVT reserves the right to decline an application. Every effort will be made to operate the event as planned, but PMVT reserves the right to make alterations it deems necessary after the itinerary has been issued.
CHY7256 CRN: 20015282 CLG: 98934
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